American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/17/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position in an acute care setting with a trauma level II requirement and Epic charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 30-bed Med/Surg unit within an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes post-op total joints, spinal and urology procedures, abdominal and bariatric surgeries, medical overflow, and patients with hemovacs, JP drains, and colostomies
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts (0700-1930), with first to float expectations
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Nurse to patient ratios: Days 1:4-5, Nights 1:5-6
• Will float to medical and telemetry units as needed
• Epic EMR system is used on this unit
• Charge nurse present on both shifts, with nights occasionally taking low acuity assignment
• Support staff includes a patient care tech with a 1:12 tech to patient ratio
• Remote tele packs used, monitor tech is responsible for reading and interpreting strips
• Block scheduling may be considered depending on unit needs
• Role includes frequent care of post-operative and surgical patients, early ambulation, and management of drains
• Bedside shift report is standard practice on this unit
• Positive, close-knit team culture is emphasized
• Any color scrubs may be worn
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront and may not exceed 7 days over the 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Supply a copy of a valid driver’s license
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Surgical, post-op, and early ambulation experience is highly preferred
• Must provide two professional references (one supervisor from the last 12 months, one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years)
• Candidates may not have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-628166. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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